Innovation Updates

This week we are exploring catapults and learning about levers. We are using mini decorative pumpkins to figure out how to build working catapults and improve them to launch our pumpkins back into the pumpkin patch.

Innovation Lab Needs:

-Duct Tape - both solid colors and patterns (we need a lot)

-Large Popsicle Sticks (Tongue Depressor Size)

-Clorox Wipes

This week, in the art studio, 2nd grade through 5th grade continue to work on their project "Who Am I?" We are using a variety of drawing materials and exploring how to build an interesting composition. The kindergarteners and 1st graders are continuing to learn about self portraits. We are learning about symmetry and facial proportions.

We are encouraging students to participate in the PTA reflection program. This program encourages all students to explore the arts. For more information please go to https://www.txpta.org/reflections. If students have limited time at home to complete their artwork, I will be giving students an opportunity to work in the Art Studio. The deadline to enter is October 29th. Let your creativity shine!

We will continue with our pumpkin themed lesson, diving into group work on the topic: Pumpkin Stories Improvisation & Dramatic Play, using real pumpkins as props. Upon completion of the pumpkin lesson, we will take some time to begin preparing for our upcoming Veteran’s Day assemblies. The lesson will begin with reading the book: “What is a Veteran, Anyway?” by Robert C. Snyder, Ph.D. Following that, each class will work on class-specific performing arts activities related to this theme, in order to prepare us for the Veteran’s Day assembly on November 11th.

3rd-5th grade students were so excited to hear about the Texas Bluebonnet Books, that we need one more day to actually do our official Book Tasting Event! After they rotate between 4 tables, getting a "taste" of 5 different Texas Bluebonnet books, they will choose their 5 books to start reading.

Kinder, 1st, and 2nd graders were also excited to meet the 20 books in this year's Texas 2x2 list. They will finish predicting which book will win Round #1 in our Battle of the Texas 2x2 books. Then, we will get to read our first book in this year's Battle of the Texas 2x2 books!

Last week, we finished the football unit. The students grew a lot in their knowledge with throwing, catching, and the game play of football.